Fish/Depth Finders

[Waco]

Who makes the best fish/depth finders for the money? Eagle? Humminbird? I have never owned one.

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: Fish/Depth Finders

Out of the two, Eagle is the best. I have owned two Humminbirds, both junk. This spring I am due for a new unit, and it will be an Eagle. Not sure which model yet. Depends on how much of my own money Uncle Sam gives back!

 

[SeaDawg]

Re: Fish/Depth Finders

You should post this on the boating forum, and I would go into more detail, like how you intend to use it (salt or freshwater, etc.)

 

[Waco]

Re: Fish/Depth Finders

boating forum? I forgot there was such a thing...Ha ...I'm so used to getting in here and staying..I forgot all about it. I'll keep that in mind next time.

 

[Xenos]

Re: Fish/Depth Finders

I have 2 sonar’s on my boat the main one is a Lowrance X65, the one up front is a Humming bird 100, The quality of the Lowrance is much higher and so was the price tag. However it lacks on the power side compared with the Hummingbird , I constantly loose bottom with the X65 in water over 300 feet or if I am doing over 30Mph in water over 50 feet. The humming bird is 1000 watts and never looses bottom as well the quick connect base has sold me on the product, I am actually considering replacing my X65 with a high end humming bird.<br /><br />P.S. According to Lowrence, Eagle is their entry level units. <br /><br />Xenos

 

[Phil Wilhelm]

Re: Fish/Depth Finders

I've been using the Raytheon L365 for several years now - the best thing since sliced bread.

 

[Rex]

Re: Fish/Depth Finders

If you what a Humminbird I got a 200dx.<br />Iwent out and got a 400tx and i wove them,<br />but if is was going to do it again I would<br />want a G.P.S. on it.<br />The 200dx is for sale.<br />thank you<br />Rex A. Hubble